Four new play facilities are to be developed in L'Derry.

The new facilities, launched as part of the L'Derry Social Investment Fund's Steering Group's 'Invest in Play' project, will be located at Ballymagroarty Play Park, Kilfennan Valley Park, Ballyarnett Country Park and Daisyfield. The facilities will be funded with £2.8million from the NI Executive's Social Investment Fund and £300,000 from Derry City Council.

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Speaking at the site of the proposed play facility at Kilfennan, Junior Minister Jonathan Bell said: "These new play parks are an exciting local community led initiative and represents a major investment of £3.1million across both communities within Londonderry. Through initiatives such as this, the Social Investment Fund is being used in areas of most need to invest in projects that will make a real and tangible difference for the better."

The four play facilities are on land owned by Derry City Council and the Council will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the facilities.

(CD/IT)